Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 14 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores versus the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 Pro has physical dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro against the NX3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and NX3000 is 56 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX3000 to result in more detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.